Throughout the month
Visit our museums.
Awarded with the “Q” of Tourist quality
Every day of the week except Monday you have the opportunity to visit the museums in Oliva, all of them located in restored historic buildings:
- Archeological Museum (18th c.)
- Ethnological Museum (15th – 18th c.) - Maians House Museum (18th c.) Come and discover the heart of the old town centre. Free entrance. www.olivaturismo.com
Permanent exhibition of bonsai trees
Work of the Oliva artist Antonio Llorca Pellicer. It consists of 15 bonsai trees and 5 mames, some of which are estimated to be between 50 and 80 years old. In addition, there is on display a small collection of Suiseki, a Japanese art consisting of contemplating stones which possess their own natural expression. Location: Tourist Info Oliva
Up to 27th Februry
Spring Met 2022 International jumping competition that is held in the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre, with riders from across the world participating.
Competitions MET II 08.02.22 – 13.02.22 CSI2* / CSI1* / CSIYH* 15.02.22 – 20.02.22 CSI3* / CSI1* / CSIYH* 22.02.22 – 27.02.22 CSI3* / CSI1* / CSIYH*
More info at: www.metoliva.com Telephone: 96 296 39 09 Free entrance
Tuesday 1st,8th,15th and 22nd
Game of Raspall 5 pm “Raspall” is a sport that used to be played on the streets of many villages. This sport is still played in Oliva and it is becoming increasingly popular. Every Tuesday, come to the court and watch matches between amateurs and professionals. Location: Nou Trinquet d’Oliva (Paseo Francisco Brines, s/n) Organised by: Oliva Pelota Club Facebook: Oliva Pelota Club
olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info: 962855528
February 2022
February 2022 agenda
Tuesday 1st,8th,15th and 22nd
Cinema at Teatro Olimpia- Spectator’s Day
Enjoy the best cinema and the latest releases at a fantastic price. There can be no excuses, see you at the cinema!
Location: Teatro Olímpia. C/ Major, 18 Billboard information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olímpia
Wednesday 2nd,9th,16th,23rd
Guided tour of the historic centre
10 am
Fun theatrical route suitable for the whole family. You will discover the streets of the Christian town of Oliva, part of its Moorish raval and perhaps one or two secrets. Don’t miss it!
You must sign up beforehand: For information on the languages used for the tours, please contact: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (next to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28. email: oliva@touristinfo.net
Friday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Market day 8.30 am
Oliva market is one of the best known in the province of Valencia, and every Friday of the year it offers a wide variety of local products (seasonal fruit and vegetables), clothing, footwear and various accessories. We also recommend you visit the Municipal Market open from Monday to Saturday in the morning. Allow yourself to be seduced by the uniqueness of the building and the quality of the products on sale!
Location: Paseo Lluís Vives
olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info: 962855528
9th Mineral, Fossil and Gemstone Exhibition
Come and discover the spellbinding world of wonderful and colourful gemstones, taking you on a journey through billions of years of history. The passing of time can be found written on our amazing fossils.
Location: Centre Polivalent. Passeig Antoni Mestre Sanchis, 39 Free entry
More info at: www.oliva.es Organised by: Oliva Town Hall
olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info: 962855528
February 2022
agenda
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th
February 2022 agenda
Discover Oliva’s surroundings
Our city’s surroundings have a lot to offer. We’ll suggest some different options so that you can discover them a bit more. The journey’s getting started. Are you coming?
Routes through Oliva
There are 6 routes which will allow you to enjoy Oliva’s nature and landscapes. Two have footpaths, another two are also suitable for bikes and two are semi-urban. Walk among aromatic plants, unique trees such as kermes oaks and walnut trees, orange fields and the Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park.
1.“Puig del Frare” and “Font Maria Rosa” trail
The Font de Maria Rosa trail is one of the most unique within the municipality of Oliva, and it also passes through the municipalities of Villalonga and La Font d’en Carròs. The route begins in the Panorama II residential area and rises to the top of Puig del Frare, one of the highest points in Oliva where you’ll be able to contemplate magnificent views of the coasts of surrounding regions La Safor and La Marina.
Starting point: Panorama II residential area
Distance: 2.5 km Duration: 1 hour Difficulty: Medium
2.Puig Covatelles trail
This interesting route begins in the Panorama II residential area and leads to the top of Puig de Covatelles. Throughout the course of the trail, you’ll be able to see typically Mediterranean forests, as well as some rural constructions of interest.
Starting point: Panorama II residential area
Distance: 2.4 km
Duration: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
3.Climb to the Castillo de Santa Anna
You can start this route at Calle del Niño. After 50 metres, we’ll branch off into Calle de la Subida del Calvario and immediately start the climb along the footpath which leads to the Castillo de Santa Anna [St. Anna’s Castle]. Once we’ve reached the top of the mountain, you’ll be able to make out some magnificent panoramic views of the historic centre, beaches and the Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park.
Starting point: Calle Calvario
Distance: 1 km
Duration: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Low
olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info: 962855528
Cycling routes
4. La Safor nature trail – From Oliva to Gandia
This trail runs through the old route of the Carcaixent-Dénia railway line, considered to be Spain’s oldest narrow-gauge railway (1864) which was constructed for the orange and silk trade. You can start the trail in Oliva at the end of Paseo de Joan Fuster, following the cycle path towards the municipality of Piles. It’s a straight and comfortable route, during which you’ll be able to see irrigation systems in the plots of land reserved for orange trees. The route continues to the town of Gandia. Once you’re there, you’ll be able to go on to the Parque de la Estación, where you can find an old locomotive, restored and exhibited as a sculpture.
Starting point: Oliva-Gandia cycle path Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Difficulty: Low
5.Bike ride through Xiricull
This trail begins at the crossroads between Paseo de Ladrillares and Camí de la Carrasca. It’s a slightly sloping route along the Les Mines area and starts to climb once you reach Pujalet, until you arrive at La Font del Xiricull. You can return to Oliva by taking the Santa Fe route, passing through the Cavall Bernat mountain.
Starting point: Paseo Ladrillares
Distance: 5 km
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Medium
6.Bike ride to the Font Salada and Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park
This route starts at the Gabriel Cicar college. It runs along a flat path among orange trees through Camí Vell de Pego. By turning off onto L’Aigüera de Sant Josep, you’ll reach the Font Salada thermal water spring. This is an excellent place to take a bath and relax in its renowned medicinal waters. From Font Salada, we’ll also be able to enter the Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park and even reach Calapatar by following the course of the river Bullent. This is a perfect habitat for such unique endemisms as the Valencia toothcarp and other species which live in the park.
Starting point: Colegio Alfadalí
Distance: 6.8 km
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Difficulty: Low
olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info: 962855528
February 2022 agenda